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India is a tropical country which experiences 6 different seasons in a year. From extreme cold to scorching heat, weather not only changes the temperature range but also the view of the farmer’s market. As May 2025 has begun, several parts of North India are bracing for soaring temperatures, and mercury is expected to cross the 50°C threshold mark.
To keep up with the season and changing appetite of foodies, restaurants also revamp their menus. They serve seasonal delicacies and beverages so gastronomes can have a memorable time with their friends and loved ones. This short guide has recommendations for you from across the country.
Monkey Bar, New Delhi
Monkey Bar is set to elevate the Loca Loca Loca celebrations by bringing the vibrant spirit of Mexico to the table. In honour of the festive season, the establishment introduces a specially curated Mexican menu, designed to showcase bold spices, authentic ingredients, and creative interpretations of classic favourites. The menu spans vibrant vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, including mushroom Mexicana, baja fish fiesta, prawn al pastor, and more.
Address: Monkey Bar, Local shopping complex,11 Vasant Kunj, Next to Mini Cooper - 110070
Price for Two: Rs 1,500
Contact: 9289411500
Waarsa, Mumbai
Waarsa, a premium casual dining restaurant serving signature Awadhi food by Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality at the NCPA, Mumbai, unveils its new summer menu — a refreshing curation of dishes rooted in legacy, thoughtfully adapted for the season. Highlights include mango murabba, raw mango pickle, dashere aloo, murgha mulla do pyaza, dal palak ki katli, Awadhi rogan josh, etc.
Address: Waarsa, NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Price for Two: Rs 2,500
Contact: 9594943555
The Market at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
As the sun sets, The Market at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, undergoes a stunning transformation from a lively all-day dining venue into an intimate and sophisticated restaurant. With a newly curated a la carte menu that includes tiger prawn, aguachile verde, yoghurt-marinated broccoli steak, sage gnocchi, and more.
Address: 99, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Price for Two: Rs 9,000
Contact: 9035416155, 9741035124
JW Marriott, Goa
Heliconia at JW Marriott Goa invites guests to immerse themselves in ‘Ode to Japan: A Celebration of Sakura’, a limited-time culinary experience that pays homage to the cherished Japanese tradition of Hanami—the art of admiring cherry blossoms in full bloom. Spearheaded by Peruvian Chef Arturo Castro Salazar, this menu captures the spirit of spring through a vibrant lens of Nikkei cuisine, blending the elegance of Japanese techniques with bold Peruvian accents. Must-try dishes here include chicken katsu curry, Nikkei pink kanikama, Sakura salmon, chocolate aakura tree, and ebi tempura.
Address: Heliconia, JW Marriott Goa
Price for Two: Rs 6,000
Contact: 8956299286 / 8956299273
Toast & Tonic, Mumbai
It’s time for one last, magnificent toast at Toast & Tonic, BKC! As the team prepares to close the doors this June after years of unforgettable moments and culinary creativity, they announce - The Last Hurrah, a two-month celebration filled with the food, drinks, and good times that made Toast & Tonic a cherished Mumbai destination.
Address: 1, Ground Jet Airways-Godrej, G Block BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Price for Two: Rs 2,000
Contact: 7208871559
Fiori, Lonavala
With longer days, golden sunsets, and peak-season flavours, summer has arrived, and so has Fiori’s new menu. The menu opens with vibrant small plates. Char-grilled asparagus, jackfruit tostada, camembert, chilli parmesan crusted polenta, pan-fried gnocchi, summer pizza, and portobello mushroom steak.
Address: Regenta SGs Greenotel, Gwalwadi, Old Mumbai - Pune Hwy, Lonavala, Maharashtra 410401
Price for Two: Rs 1,300
Contact: 7410001660
